Biography

Taylor received a graduate certificate in Government Contracting from Old Dominion University. He is currently studying International Relations at Harvard University Extension School. Taylor is a licensed real estate broker and owns a fitness center. He served as a Navy SEAL from 1997 to 2005 and spent two years as a SEAL instructor.

Issues

Campaign Themes

2013

"As Chairman of Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund, he fought against dangerous national security leaks in the Obama Administration."

School Safety

"Our state must lead by creating easily understood, minimum standards for safety at every school, with clear and rehearsed lockdown plans, clear communication, and effective partnerships between school staff and first responders."

Smaller Government

"Raised by a single mother, working on a farm and paying taxes at age 11, and being blessed with an excellent mentor, all contributed to Scott’s understanding of conservative principals. Scott understands how taking more money from struggling families hurts their quality of life."

Second Amendment

"Scott Taylor understands that Second Amendment rights are about individual self-defense. More gun laws hurt your ability to defend yourself against a criminal who has decided to ignore the law anyway."

Education

"Scott Taylor believes Kempsville schools are among the best, and Scott knows today’s learning leads to tomorrow’s jobs. Scott’s extensive military training, Master’s certificate from Old Dominion University and current work toward an ALB International Relations degree from Harvard University shows his commitment to learning."